44 year old and living the boy racer dream!

[Frenchda]

So the Tuscan's gone, Chim is about to go up for sale, what is the natural replacement?

Corsa VXR of course!

Took delivery yesterday and after ringing it's neck on a 120 mile round trip of gorgeous B roads and motorways I am very impressed. I had forgotten how much of a hoot a light pokey fwd car can be. Needed a four seater for few years and thought about barging it but the potential bork factor put me off. It was very cheap (and I mean very) on a two year lease.

So all you oldies in fast rwd cars don't forget the joys of something like this.

Off to get me bass fitted and a Burberry baseball cap now!

[Urban Sports]

I think they look great but I've no idea what the VXR drives like, I have had the unfortunate experience of hiring a cooking model for a couple of weeks.

Jesus Christ it was shyte, I'm assuming the VXR is a much different fish.

[nottyash]

I test drove one at a local VX dealer and found it numb to drive. I really don't like the quater windows and MPV style long dash, but worse was the actual driving feel. It was lacking something.
It had a thorney motorsport stage 1 too, but wasn't ballistic although I think it was only about 15bhp more.
Shame as I really wanted one till I drove it.

[Frenchda]

I think it's because I have not driven a warm/hot hatch for years that I found it amusing. I wonder if the novelty will wear off?
It feels quick, with very good responses to any input. 3+23 @ £160 (inc VAT) and £170 insurance.

[Urban Sports]

Frenchda said:

I think it's because I have not driven a warm/hot hatch for years that I found it amusing. I wonder if the novelty will wear off?
It feels quick, with very good responses to any input. 3+23 @ £160 (inc VAT) and £170 insurance.

Cheap as chips, how many miles?

[Frenchda]

I think it's because I have not driven a warm/hot hatch for years that I found it amusing. I wonder if the novelty will wear off?
It feels quick, with very good responses to any input. 3+23 @ £160 (inc VAT) and £170 insurance.

[Frenchda]

10k

[Trikster]

Same number of years under my belt and am a fan of the pocket rockets too... sorely tempted by the Fiesta ST... who says we have to grow up!?

[MADMAX2]

WTF??? A WHAT? A CORSA VXR WTF??????????????

You sold TWO TVRs to drive a Vauxhall???????


WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Frenchda]

Needs must I'm afraid . Tuscan was 18 months of expensive fun, Chim just not being used. If the sun is out the bike comes out, Chim was just being used for a 6 Mille traffic ridden commute which was killing it and not much fun. All part of the plan to make space/funds for the old 911 itch I need to scratch again.

[rix]

That does seem incredibly cheap!

Used to have one a few years ago, thought it was a hoot! To me it felt like a slightly scaled down golf mk5 gti, very responsive throttle and steering. Would have another.

[Benbay001]

Dont they have major engine problems?

[Frenchda]

What, Tuscans?

[Mastodon2]

Benbay001 said:

Dont they have major engine problems?

Only when mapping them beyond their capabilities, so I've read. It's a bit of "Thorney" issue amongst VXR owners.

FWIW, I like the Corsa VXR, it's little and they are pretty nippy and can be a right laugh with a good exhaust on.

[dibblecorse]

Frenchda said:

I think it's because I have not driven a warm/hot hatch for years that I found it amusing. I wonder if the novelty will wear off?
It feels quick, with very good responses to any input. 3+23 @ £160 (inc VAT) and £170 insurance.

That is good,from Lings Cars or somewhere else?

[Frenchda]

Swift contracts.

[Fort Jefferson]

Frenchda said:

Off to get me a Burberry baseball cap now!

Don't forget to get one with the peak at the back.

[heisthegaffer]

Frenchda said:

I think it's because I have not driven a warm/hot hatch for years that I found it amusing. I wonder if the novelty will wear off?
It feels quick, with very good responses to any input. 3+23 @ £160 (inc VAT) and £170 insurance.

Wow that is very cheap! I think they're lovely, fantastic seats.

[nottyash]

heisthegaffer said:

Wow that is very cheap! I think they're lovely, fantastic seats.

That's the problem, the best thing about them is the seats.

[RWA441]

Having had one of these along side one of my TVR's (think it was when I had my Griff 500) I ended up giving it the Mrs to drive. I just felt the need to thrash it round like I was 17 again and it was great fun!
Guess it's the type of car it is but I could see points coming so gave it to her!